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East Seaham Postcode
New South Wales
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How East Seaham Compares
East Seaham vs the NSW average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | East Seaham | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,250 +NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $400 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,167 ≈NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 42 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.0% -NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
East Seaham is a locality 146 km from Sydney in New South Wales, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 2324. It falls within the Mid North Coast region. The local government area is Port Stephens.
According to the 2021 Census, East Seaham has a population of 353 with a median age of 42. The median weekly household income is $2,250, above the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, lower than the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 29 (8.2% of residents).
Housing in East Seaham includes a median weekly rent of $400, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,167, with 113 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 88.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, East Seaham scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
East Seaham is part of the Great Lakes statistical area in New South Wales.
East Seaham Details
| Postcode | 2324 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 353 |
| Median Age | 42 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,250/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $896/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $400 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,167 |
| Average Household Size | 3 persons |
| Area | 37.7 km² |
| Population Density | 9/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 113 |
| Australian Citizens | 92.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 29 (8.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -32.64 |
| Longitude | 151.748333 |
| Distance from Sydney | 146 km |
| Region (SA4) | Mid North Coast |
| Area (SA3) | Great Lakes |
| Local Government | Port Stephens |
| Federal Electorate | Paterson |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 66 (18.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 46 (13.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 73 (20.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 111 (31.4%) |
| 65+ years | 54 (15.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 6 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 24 (6.8%) |
| Arthritis | 20 (5.7%) |
| Diabetes | 19 (5.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 18 (5.1%) |
| Cancer | 13 (3.7%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 12 (11.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 40 (38.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 53 (50.5%) |
Suburbs Near East Seaham
Same Postcode (2324)
More East Seaham Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.